{"title":"Domaine Razal | Prinz Jungfer Discounted | Karthauserhof","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOMAINE RAZAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVirgin Hills was planted by Tom Lazar in 1968 in what was considered at the time a bold, almost radical move. He purchased a 125ha property just outside of Kyneton, at a 600m elevation, and planted predominantly to cabernet, malbec, shiraz and merlot.\u003cbr\u003eThis Hungarian-born Melbourne restauranteur and sculptor was determined to create a wine, different to what was being produced at that time. He worked with Owen Redman in Coonawarra and then created a series of famous wines in the early to mid-70’s that stamped the vineyard’s reputation with greatness. \u003cbr\u003eToday the site is being treated with tender loving care and parts of the vineyard, previously “let go” are being rejuvenated and old vines kept where possible.\u003cbr\u003eThe current owners are Kerri and Stephen Stack and the winemaker from 2025 onwards (ex Curly Flat) is Ben Kimmorley. \u003cbr\u003eThese wines we are offering here were made by guru Matt Harrop (also ex-Curly Flat, and prior, Shadowfax). \u003cbr\u003eI was seduced by the old vine depth, balance and “completeness” of the reds here, and the verve and (chablis-like) punch of the chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS WEEK'S SPECIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancelled Export Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 Prinz Jungfer (Grand Cru Site) Riesling Kabinett  \u003cbr\u003eWAS: $59.90  | NOW: $34 ($360 doz)  \u003cbr\u003e‘A stunning Kabinett that’s brimming with red apple, white peach and pomegranate. Very tense interplay of fruit, racy acidity and mountain-stream freshness. From organically grown grapes. Screw cap.' 94 points - Stuart Pigott,  James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 Prinz Jungfer GG Riesling Trocken (Dry) \u003cbr\u003eWAS: $125 | NOW: $79 ($420 6pack)\u003cbr\u003e'Very cool and reserved, but with great underplayed power, this is in every sense a very serious wine. Major structure crammed into a sleek package. Stunning depth at the very long, herbal and mineral finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. 97 points - Stuart Pigott, James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJUST IN!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Riesling Karthäuserhofberg Grosses Gewächs\u003c\/strong\u003e is, as usual, from the Kronenberg parcel at the top of the Karthäuserhofberg. A most scented nose immediately strikes with hayflowers, yarrow and tansy united with creamy citrus. It smells emollient, like a balm. The wonderfully slender palate packs its striking citrus into the smoothest gentleness. \u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 has such lightness, svelteness, fill and glorious texture. It is a wonderful wine of great exactitude. (Bone-dry)\u003cbr\u003e- By Anne Krebiehl MW \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-prinz-jungfer-kabinett","title":"2020 Prinz Jungfer Kabinett 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A stunning Kabinett that’s brimming with red apple, white peach and pomegranate. Very tense interplay of fruit, racy acidity and mountain-stream freshness. From organically grown grapes. 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This is a famous vineyard is on a gently sloping plateau near the Rhine but set back a little, so the nights are cooler, giving a more vibrant acid backbone to carry the richness and concentration of the riesling. Ripe grapes, skin contact, some barrel maturation and lees ageing are the order of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181896274100,"sku":"20PRIZRIEJUNGG750","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/products\/PRINZHALLGARTNERJUNGFERGG750MLBOTTLE_32df9a5d-7827-4fa9-978e-2a59de7a3798.jpg?v=1676953270"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-razal-heritage-blend","title":"2024 Domaine Razal Heritage Blend 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eAlthough the Syrah is superb, it was hard for me not to fall in love with this wine. The history, the very old vines, the “not too cold” ’24 vintage and some clever winemaking have all conspired to create a magical bottle or red that shows its heritage as well a sublime quality; ageability of course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eIt’s 46% cabernet, 23% shiraz, 21% malbec and 10% merlot and for such a “coolish” site, it shows no greenness; on the contrary it’s a ripe and classy, fleshy wine with an inner core of fruit and complexity from the old vines. There is blue and red berry, fleshy fruit with a morish caressing, supple tannins. Only 18% new oak was used within the mix of barriques, hogsheads and larger format casks.  Randall Pollard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142224736436,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Bottleshottemplates_22.png?v=1770615736"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-razal-syrah-750ml","title":"2024 Domaine Razal Syrah 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eThis red proudly displays a vibrant youthful colour, subtle florals, crushed ripe blueberry and red berry fruit, hints of peppery spice-box, dark cherry and it has absolutely swallowed all of the 30% new oak used in its maturation. It is from the old ’68 plantings and it shows the old-vine depth and graceful power. This is coolish-climate shiraz, even though it can easily be enjoyed now, it has inherent ageability, and decades should not trouble it.  Randall Pollard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142225785012,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Domaine_Razal_Syrah.png?v=1770616165"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-razal-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Domaine Razal Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was also made by Matt Harrop and, perhaps not surprisingly it shares a similar style and line to Curly Flat insomuch that it has a cool, lithe and ripe Chablis undertone even though it is 100% barrel fermented. It’s not green nor unripe, in fact it has brioche, ripe nectarine and pear fruit, but its clean and tangy. There is only 1 older barrel (300lt) made so just 33 doz in total! This is viticulture “on the edge”, in 2025 the deer ate all the chardonnay crop! This is from ’93 and ’95 plantings so the vines have nice maturity which shows in the poise and nice balance of this chardonnay. What a surprisingly bargain-priced white! \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e Randall Pollard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142227259572,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Stargazer_Chardonnay_2024_2.png?v=1770616401"},{"product_id":"2023-karthauserhof-karthauserhofberg-gg-750ml","title":"2023 Karthauserhof Karthauserhofberg GG 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Riesling Karthäuserhofberg Grosses Gewächs is, as usual, from the Kronenberg parcel at the top of the Karthäuserhofberg. 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